Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

The Barber Law Firm, a growing Personal Injury Law Firm in Plano, TX, is looking for an associate attorney with interest and some experience in Plaintiff’s side personal injury. The position requires extensive client interaction, attention to detail, and the ability to self-manage.

This position requires partial supervision of legal assistants and management of a large docket of pre-suit cases. The pay structure allows attorneys to earn merit bonuses based on fees recovered, which can dramatically increase compensation.

Job Duties

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure with or without direct supervision.
• Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.
• Familiar with computerized databases and online services for legal research.
• Knowledge of Federal and State rules and procedures.
• Assure readiness and correctness of files.
• Answering phones professionally and providing excellent customer service.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• 2+ years motor vehicle accident and/or personal injury experience preferred.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

• Must be very accurate and detail oriented.
• Knowledge of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

Software Skills

• Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with heavy calendaring in a deadline driven office.
• Filevine and Trialworks case management experience a plus.

Education

• Must have a Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate, with an active Texas bar license.

Compensation 

$130,000 base salary, plus merit bonuses based on earned fees. Total compensation with bonuses could reasonably be expected to exceed $200,000+. Firm provides medical insurance, paid vacation, holiday pay and many other perks.